Fire on the River

FIRE ON THE RIVER INTERN

·Paid Position

·Support Raising Required

·Employment Dates: September 1 – August
31

Job Position

As the Fire on the River Intern you
will have the opportunity to work closely with the 6:8 Executive Directors to
lead the Fire on the River 4th of July Celebration in Sauk Prairie. You are responsible for leading in such a way
that transforms communities with and for Jesus Christ by making service
personal and helping individuals discover and share their gifts. In addition to the on-site leadership of the Event,
you will be responsible for event preparations and follow-up. You will have the opportunity to build and
develop relationships with community members in Sauk Prairie and beyond. The Fire
on the River Intern’s ultimate responsibility is to ensure the Event runs
smoothly (before, during, and after) and that the volunteers, participants, and
their families have the best experience possible. There is room for Fire on the River to grow to
an even larger event to expand this position. The Fire on the River Intern should live in a
simple manner, by their works and words that exemplify 6:8’s four pillars of
service: experience, education, exhortation, and embodiment.

Job Responsibilities

Before
the Event:

·Plan schedule and layout of event
along Sauk Riverway

·Create handouts and other materials for
Event, fundraising, promotion, etc.

·Communicate with current businesses,
donors, and organizations for involvement

·Recruit new businesses, churches,
individuals, and organizations to participate in the Program/Event

·Lead the fundraising efforts for the
Event - GOAL: Pay for the fireworks
and raise $10,000 for 6:8 through fundraising to include beer & wine
tasting; in addition to raising money for the Mission Trip through the Food
Booth, Sauk Prairie Against Hunger through a Flavors Food Tasting and Silent
Auction, Feed My Sheep through games, and the Restoration Project through sales
of reclaimed items